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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW 'Anti-Muslim' rally turns out to be pro-police ... Guest Opinion: Overcoming evil with good ... Guest Opinion: We know what to do to prevent mass shootings ... 'Anti-Muslim' rally turns out to be pro-police ... Guest Opinion: Overcoming evil with good ... Guest Opinion: We know what to do to prevent mass shootings ... Cecil Hudson Bishop Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jan. 25, 2015 at 2:00 AM Posted Jan. 25, 2015 at 2:00 AM » Social News Cecil Hudson Bishop, 89, left his earthly home January 22, 2015, and stepped through Heaven's Gate to be with his Savior and Lord. He was born May 14, 1925 near Chehalis, Wash. to James and Marguerite Bishop. Cecil grew up in the Siskiyou Mountains south of Ashland prior to his service in WWII, serving in the U.S. Army in the European Theater. After returning to the Rogue Valley , Cecil spent most of his life working in the area's lumber mills, retiring from Boise Cascade in the 1980's. Cecil was involved in numerous aspects of the Lord's service while attending the Apostolic Faith Church, including choir, bus driver, ushering, and custodian. Cecil is survived by his wife, Bessie Bishop; sons, Rick Bishop, Jerry Bishop, and Doug Bishop; daughters, Donna Miles, and Barbara Burney; step-daughter, Doris Robinson; step-son, Tim Burchfield; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Joe Bishop and sister, Margaret Olson. Cecil was preceded in death by his first wife, Wanda (Cassman) Bishop in September of 1975. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 30, 2015 at the Apostolic Faith Church, 285 Sunrise Ave., Medford. Memorial service to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jan. 25, 2015 at 2:00 AM You may leave your condolences or share memories by signing the Guest Book here » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501